STEERING WHEEL > INSTALLATION

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NOTICE:

1. Do not replace the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
   
2. Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
   
3. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
   
4. Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
   

1. Install the steering wheel heater control assembly to the lower steering wheel boss cover with the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

   0.8 N*m{ 9 kgf*cm , 7 in.*lbf }

2. Engage the clamp.
   

1. Engage the 4 claws to install the lower steering wheel boss cover to the steering wheel sub-assembly.
   

2. Install the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

   1.7 N*m{ 17 kgf*cm , 15 in.*lbf }

1. Connect the connector to the steering wheel heater control assembly.
   

2. As shown in the illustration, place the wire harness along the guides.
   

3. Engage the 4 claws to install the lower steering wheel boss cover to the steering wheel sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not allow the steering heater wire harness to be caught between the lower steering wheel boss cover and the steering wheel sub-assembly.

4. Install the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

   1.7 N*m{ 17 kgf*cm , 15 in.*lbf }

1. Install the steering shake damper to the steering wheel sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

   2.4 N*m{ 24 kgf*cm , 21 in.*lbf }

1. Install the cruise control switch wire.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Install the cruise control switch with the 2 screws shown in the illustration.
   

   Torque:

   2.4 N*m{ 24 kgf*cm , 21 in.*lbf }

1. Engage the 2 claws, 2 pins and 2 guides to install the steering pad switch assembly.
   

2. Install the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

   2.4 N*m{ 24 kgf*cm , 21 in.*lbf }

3. Install the clamp.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Clamp
   *2	Guide

4. Pass the wire harness through the guide.
   

5. Connect the steering pad switch connector to the spiral cable.
   

6. Pass the wire harness over the 2 guides.
   

NOTICE:

Do not adjust the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

1. Check that the power switch is off.
   

2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
   

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

4. Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *A	w/o Steering Heater
   *B	w/ Steering Heater
   *1	Alignment Mark

   NOTICE:

   Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

   HINT:

   The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

1. Install the steering wheel assembly aligning the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a

   Matchmark

2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
   

   Torque:

   50 N*m{ 510 kgf*cm , 37 ft.*lbf }

3. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable and steering wheel assembly.